Just months before his untimely passing, the unforgettable country legend took to the stage during what would become his very last performance on The Tonight Show.
In 1972, @LorettaLynn became the first woman to win Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards. (She is pictured with other winners Charley Pride, Freddie Hart, Charlie McCoy, Jimmie H. Davis, Donna Fargo, Conway Twitty, Danny Davis, Don Reid and host Glen Campbell) #MemberMonday pic.twitter.com/yQqjJrQ78O
— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) April 9, 2018
One day after Fmr. President Bill Clinton was inaugurated, one of the best acts to ever hit the country stage appeared in full force to promote his latest album, Even Now.
Conway Twitty & @LorettaLynn released a duet album & @billboard topping single each year from 1971 – 1981 #MemberMonday pic.twitter.com/vtZSh0X78X
— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) October 31, 2016
As you watch this home video, you can see the fun and exciting moments leading up to Conway Twitty‘s performance on Jay Leno’s popular late night spot, and you get a rare look behind the scenes of what he would go through in order to get ready.
Are we glad this guy was born, or what! And who can name the guys in his band? Happy Bday, Conway Twitty! pic.twitter.com/rHXzNb0pya
— Clint Black (@Clint_Black) September 1, 2017
This is a true gem from the past, dotted with fleeting glimpses of Twitty as he ran around Los Angeles with his crew and got set up at the sound stage in Burbank.
Conway Twitty, who during his lifetime had more #1 country records than any artist in history, was born #OTD in 1933 pic.twitter.com/c2bttHVX0R
— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) September 1, 2015
Warmly welcomed to the stage by Leno, Twitty delivers a soulful and spirited performance of “Crazy In Love” during this unforgettable moment. Unbeknownst to him that months later he would tragically pass after one final show in Branson, Missouri.
Watch this incredible piece of Conway Twitty’s legacy below.
